Yazdegerd Castle, Nakhchivan Explained

Yazdegerd Castle
Native Name:Yezidabad qalası
Native Language:Azerbaijani
Other Name:Nakhchivangala
Type:Castle
Location:5CW6+QGH
Nakhchivan, Azerbaijan
Coordinates:39.1971°N 45.4124°W
Built:7th century
Restored:2013

The Yazdegerd Castle is a pre-medieval Sassanid castle in Nakhchivan, Azerbaijan. It is constructed solely of mud. The castle is named after the last Sassanid king, Yazdegerd III (632–651).

Outside of scientific circles the castle is commonly known as Nakhchivangala or Kohnagala.[1] It currently houses a museum.

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Notes and References

  1. http://www.nakhchivan.az/portal-en/tarx-abideler.htm NAXÇIVAN MUXTAR RESPUBLİKASI